A rare Mbikao Mask, Kamoro people,
West Papua. Barkcloth
Wood, 30 x 80 x 121 cm.
This mask is part of a small collection, found in situ by drs Knol, the other mask is now in the Barbier Muller museum, inventory nr. 4271.
These are spiritmasks, the white lime indicates
a spirit reference. The mask has strings of coix seeds, like tears coming from the eyes.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.12.2018 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 2,000.- to EUR 3,000.-
A rare Mbikao Mask, Kamoro people,
West Papua. Barkcloth
Wood, 30 x 80 x 121 cm.
This mask is part of a small collection, found in situ by drs Knol, the other mask is now in the Barbier Muller museum, inventory nr. 4271.
These are spiritmasks, the white lime indicates
a spirit reference. The mask has strings of coix seeds, like tears coming from the eyes.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 04.12.2018 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 01.12. - 04.12.2018 |